"Are you nearly done?" Paul sounded impatient. I could almost imagine him leaning against the wall glaring at anyone who dared to look at him. Sighing loudly I ignored his question as I remained sitting on the floor of the changing room my eyes flickering over the two pairs of jeans in front of me. I knew they would fit, I had the same two pairs back in Seattle.
"Well?" Paul almost growled, I could tell his eyes would be getting darker and darker with anger. If there was anything Paul was good for it was clearing a room. Thinking about him made my heart jump unexpectedly. The way his shirt stretched over his imposing muscles and the earthy smell that always seemed to linger on him. Too bad he was a selfish asshole who ate like a wild animal.
"Anna," he was growling this time, "if you don't hurry up, I am going to open this curtain. I don't care if your naked."
I really needed to get rid of him and soon. His eyes had followed my every move all day. He hadn't even flinched when I bought tampons or made any sarcastic remarks when I bought make up. It was unnerving. Once again I wished Collin and Brady were with me, they would have been so much easier to ditch. I really had to get rid of him. And fast. Or I was going to miss my bus.
"What is your problem?" I snapped as I jerked the curtain open, "I need to make sure I like them before I buy them."
"You mean before you buy them using Emily's money," he smirked his eyes grazing over my exposed stomach where my top had ridden up. Glaring at him I pulled it down. He rolled his eyes as he handed me some money.
"Stop looking at me like a piece of meat," I snapped curling my hands into fists.
"Well then stop being so delicious," he smirked. My hand twitched to punch him, but I ignored it.
"Asshole," I muttered under my breath.
"Need anything else in here?" he asked scratching at the back of his neck, I had come to learn it was one of his many nervous habits.
"Wait by the door," I ordered as I walked quickly towards the counter. Paul shook his head and crossed his arms. Why did he have to be so stubborn? It was getting on my nerves.
"Look there's no windows in here," I insisted, "I wouldn't be able to escape even if I tried. Don't you trust me?"
"I-I.." Paul began as his arms fell loosely to his sides. I grinned in quiet victory. Turning away from him I painted a terrified expression on my face, biting my lip for good measure. The sales assistant looked worried as I approached her.
"Is everything okay hunny?" she asked as I placed the jeans on the counter with shaky hands. The fiery sensation on my back told me Paul was watching my every move, I had to be sneaky.
"I-It's my ex," I whispered quietly knowing Paul had freakishly good hearing, "he wont leave me alone." The sale's assistant's piercing blue eyes flickered between Paul and I her mouth curled downwards in a frown. Inside, I danced a silent victory dance.
"Do you want me to call the police?" she asked her hand already reaching for the phone. Oh crap.
"No," I almost shouted before I remembered to lower my voice, "No. He's not well," I lied, "If you could just distract him for a minute or two and let me out a back door or something?" My palms were beginning to sweat. Glancing behind me I noticed Paul's narrowed eyes on me but he didn't look suspicious. Good. A shiver ran up the length of my spine as I turned back to face the shop assistant.
"Of course," she flicked her blonde hair over her shoulder before leaning in towards me, "the back door is behind the jeans rack. I'll tell him your going to get another pair."
Smiling brightly at her I walked steadily towards the door, trying to keep my pace even. Clenching my hand around the door handle I looked behind me to see Paul glaring at the tiny woman, his whole body tense. A sense of dread suddenly engulfed me. Ignoring it, I pushed open the door and ran.
Seattle, here I come.
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I know it is the shortest chapter, ever. And I promise the next one will be longer I just didn't want to leave you all hanging. Until next time.
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